Citylife Ecodesign is an ecological landscape design and construction company based in Portland Oregon. We specialize in creating residential and commercial landscapes that harvest rainwater, mitigate stormwater, grow food, enhance native habitats and foster beautiful spaces for you to enjoy.

Established in 1989, Dinsdale Landscape Contractors is a residential and commercial all phase landscape installation contractor. Specialized work includes bioswales, rain gardens and sustainable landscapes. Certified in live roof installation. LCB #5974

We are a deep-green and vegan company that provides expertise in outdoor living space solutions for residential and business clients. This includes site analysis, hard-scape feature and planting design, and edible landscaping, storm water, and wildlife-enhancement techniques to improve clients’ environmental impact, resiliency, and ability to maximize property resource availability. We cater to the green market, including small businesses, homeowners, property managers, and non-profit groups and centers. We are established in a dedicated office room in the proprietor’s home in in the heart of the vibrant city of Portland, Oregon, A green center in the Pacific Northwest, Portland is home to hundreds of sustainable businesses and a vibrant green movement.

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"It is now not only useful but enjoyable to look at due to all of the clearing and planting. The team has been knowledgeable, effective, and courteous. Let me take this opportunity to wholeheartedly tell you that this is an amazing program.” -on StreamCare program

"When people think about yard work, they think it's really hard, but when you are working with classmates, it gets done so much faster and didn't seem as difficult. It helped me realize that teamwork is a lot easier than doing it by myself. The project helped us bond together as friends and I'm glad for that." -Missy, 12th GradeAlpha Native Project

"I loved that the gardens were so lush and that the lawns had been transformed. It was amazing how the spaces were used, whether large or small, sloped or flat."-on Yard Tour

"It is always far more instructive (and inspiring) to visit gardens in person rather than view photos online or in books. It is even more so when the gardens are in the exact same climate."-on Yard Tour

"I think that all landowners along the creek should use the StreamCare program. It’s free and beneficial to the fish population and the wildlife.”-on StreamCare program

"Love seeing how people incorporate all the ideals of saving water, using native plants, right plant and right place, fun and interesting yards."-on Yard Tour

"They showed up when they were scheduled, performed their work unobtrusively, and followed up in accordance with the agreement. I would highly recommend the StreamCare program to any landowner who would like to improve the quality of a river or creek on their property." -Sarah and Peter Benfiton Streamcare program

"The beauty that can be created in such a small area that not only attracts animals and insects but is much more water wise and more fun to work with than a lawn."-on Yard Tour

"It was really about inspiration for me. I felt that I had reached the end of my gardening possibilities and this gave me new inspiration. I also got to see more mature versions of some of the plants I have." -on Yard Tour

"I'm learning that what I see as a obstacle or problem area in my yard, others have created something unique with the same area."-on Yard Tour

"I loved the way most of the yards had a cool and airy feeling even on that hot day. It felt like you could pull up a chair and sit down anywhere and not be baking in the sun." -on Yard Tour

"I just came to this class to accompany my wife. She's the gardener in the family. I had no idea that gardening could play such an important role in watershed restoration!" -husband attending arain garden class with his wife

"It is a cool project that taught us how to identify native plants in a small area next to our school so that when we go on hikes we can already identify a lot of them on our own. Being able to learn about native plants is a skill I'm glad I've learned because I can share it with my friends." - Jory, 12th grade

"The StreamCare project is proving to be a great learning opportunity for my students at West Orient Middle School. We get to work along with the EMSWCD to improve the stream that runs right through our school property." -on StreamCare program